Job overview
We are seeking applications from a motivated individual to join the Clinical Science & Engineering team, as a Rehabilitation Engineering Technician on a one-year fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.
Please note: we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position.
Main duties of the job
The job holder will:
- Support the multidisciplinary Medical Engineering team
- Apply technical skills to support wheelchair & special seating clinics
- Manufacture of bespoke seating and rehabilitation aids using the mechanical workshop
- Carry out wheelchair maintenance and repair
Predominantly the service operates from the purpose-built Medical Engineering facility, but there would be a requirement to travel to satellite clinics.
The ideal candidate:
- Flexible & professional
- Good hand-eye coordination with practical problem-solving skills
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Empathetic to our patients and service users
- Good customer service
Applications would be considered at a lower banding if criteria for qualifications or experience are not met. This is a full-time post but reduced hours will be considered for the right candidate.
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Mechanical Engineering workshop practice including metal work and wood working skills
- Providing good customer service and team working
Desirable
- Experience working in a clinical setting with patients
Qualifications
Essential
- City & Guilds/Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent work based experience. Score 1 if Level 2 qualifications only)
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Current & clean driving licence
Knowledge & skills
Essential
- Ability perform practical problem solving and fault finding
- Ability to organise and priorities allocated work load
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This advert is for Rehabilitation Engineering Technicican with Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust in Salisbury, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 per annum pro rata if part time. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed Term). The application deadline is 04 Aug 2026.
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